The Perks of Being a Wallflower
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An introverted freshman navigates high school with the help of two charismatic seniors.
Why watch: The tunnel scene. You'll know when you see it.
Cast
Logan Lerman as Charlie
Emma Watson as Sam
Ezra Miller as Patrick
Mae Whitman as Mary Elizabeth
Kate Walsh as Mother
Dylan McDermott as Father
Melanie Lynskey as Aunt Helen
Nina Dobrev as Candace
Johnny Simmons as Brad
Joan Cusack as Dr. Burton
Paul Rudd as Mr. Anderson
Nicholas Braun as Ponytail Derek
Reece Thompson as Craig
Patrick de Ledebur as Senior Bully
Brian Balzerini as Linebacker
Crew
Stephen Chbosky — Director
Stephen Chbosky — Screenplay
Stephen Chbosky — Book
John Malkovich — Producer
Lianne Halfon — Producer
Russell Smith — Producer
Stephen Chbosky — Executive Producer
James Powers — Executive Producer
Gillian Brown — Co-Producer
Mary Vernieu — Casting
Venus Kanani — Casting
Andrew Dunn — Director of Photography
Mary Jo Markey — Editor
Inbal Weinberg — Production Design
Gregory A. Weimerskirch — Art Direction
Michael Brook — Original Music Composer
Community Reviews
Apr 20, 2026
Really sweet and heartfelt high school drama, albeit with predictable pacing and some corny moments. Maybe some of the outdated trendy lines will seem cool again in another decade, who knows?